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- HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 1
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577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 3
25 Working with Digital Images 25 Using My Pictures in Media Center 26 Adding Pictures to My Pictures 27 Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 27 Viewing Pictures in My Pictures 28 Viewing pictures as a slideshow 29 Viewing a slideshow with music in My Pictures 29 Using supported - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 4
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use. You can easily find and choose your media. You can play movies, listen to music, and view photos with a single remote control (select models only). Combine the powerful features of your PC your digital memories Create personalized slideshows with music for viewing on your PC. View professional - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 6
power when the computer is not in use, and then you can display the computer desktop instantly by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. n The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all countries/regions. 2 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 7
Setting Up Media Center The first time you start Media Center on your PC, a Media Center setup wizard opens. It is recommended to complete each step in the setup wizard to be able to use all the features in Media Center. The Media Center setup wizard may take several minutes to complete - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 8
Media Center Start menu. n You can use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Media Center side-byside with use the remote control, or if you stop using the mouse (after 5 seconds), the Media Center menu bars become hidden. 4 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 9
media in the inset window to watching it in fullscreen mode, use the arrow buttons on the remote control or use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select it, and then session and switch users Shut down the PC Restart the PC Put the PC in a power- reduced state - standby mode Using Media Center 5 - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 10
the Away tab. 5 Place a check mark in the Enable Away mode check box. 6 Under Options you can select to: Return the computer from Away mode on mouse or keyboard activity Or Prompt for password when the computer returns from Away mode 7 Click OK. 6 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 11
Media Center Setup Again. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. Following are some speakers you have and test them. Speakers are sold separately for some models. ■ Display Calibration. You can test and adjust the display settings of your monitor, TV, or other display. You can use - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 12
Center, to shut down or to restart the PC, to log off to end your Media Center session, to put the PC into standby mode, or to switch users. See page 5. B Use media playback controls: Play, Stop, Pause, Skip - Change program settings. See page 11. 8 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 13
in certain countries/regions. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Spotlight Web site. Using Instant Messaging in Media Center Instant messaging may not be supported in all countries/regions. Media Center supports instant messaging (Internet service required) so you can - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 14
Settings. 3 Select a category. 4 Select one of the settings listed. Then, use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to save your changes. 10 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 15
. ■ More Programs Options to change settings for other programs on the PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 16
Video, and Recorded TV. 6 Select the drive where you want to archive your files by selecting (+) or (-). 7 Select Archive. Follow any onscreen instructions. n Information and guides are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do not have guides or manuals available on the Web site - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 17
in and out of standby mode. ■ Shut down or restart the PC. ■ Log off from Media Center or switch users. The remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. ■ Turn on or - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 18
before you track or a DVD chapter. manually place the PC in standby mode. 8 Pause - Pauses audio and video tracks and live or recorded Guide - Opens the Television Program 15 PRINT Guide. 30 31 15 Clear - Deletes the last character entered. 14 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 19
chapter. 27 Mute - Turns computer sound off. The word Mute 0 to 9, #, * - Use numeric keypad buttons to change channels PC will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is open. It is recommended that you close Media Center before you manually place the PC in standby mode. n If the PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 20
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your favorite songs to CDs. ■ Back up your music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive. n You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player music library for - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 22
adding and deleting music files to the library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Adding music files from your hard disk drive then select Next. 5 Select Add folders on this computer, and then select Next. 6 Use the arrow buttons on the keyboard or the remote control Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 23
drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the Album CD you want to add to your music library. 6 Select Copy CD. The first time you copy a music CD you must select your copy- protection option and then follow any onscreen instructions My Music. 3 Select Songs. 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 24
Media Center is not open, a message appears asking what you want to do. You can select Windows Media Player as your default audio player. If you have another program set as the default audio player, Windows opens the program and begins playing the CD. 20 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 25
click Media Center. 2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the album you want to play. 6 Select Play. Playing 3 Select Songs. The list displays all the songs in your library. 4 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the keyboard - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 26
save it as a playlist that you can access in Media Center. 1 From the My Music window: ■ Select Songs, use the arrow keys to select a song you want, and then select Add to Queue. Or ■ Select Albums or Playlists, or the Backspace key on the keyboard. 22 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 27
song. 4 Select Add To Queue. A confirmation displays that the music was added to the list of music in the queue. 5 Select the inset window in select Save As Playlist. 7 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, and then select Save. n If your PC is connected to the Internet, - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 28
blank CD-R disc. 4 Select Create CD/DVD. 5 Select a disc format: Audio CD or Data CD, and then select OK. 6 Use the arrow buttons adding songs, select View CD to see the songs you have selected. If you want to delete songs, use the instructions. 24 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 29
if you want to view your images. You can display them from the desktop or from within Media Center. You can copy digital picture files from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). Working with Pictures 25 - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 30
by using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse. It provides all the tools you need for viewing, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting your digital images. My Pictures in Media Center My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer 26 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 31
to My Pictures Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Media Center Add folders, and then select Next. 5 Select Add folders on this computer, and then select Next. 6 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys on the 7 Select Finish. Working with Pictures 27 - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 32
them in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer. 3 Use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on Use the arrow keys or buttons to pan across a picture. To return the picture to the original size, press Enter or OK a third time. 28 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 33
Backspace key on the keyboard or the Back button on the remote control to go to a previous screen. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard or arrow buttons on the remote control to display the next or previous pictures the inset window disappears but the music continues to play. Working with Pictures 29 - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 34
. 7 After you select the options you want to fix, select Save. The picture is displayed with the new settings. 8 Select Yes to save changes and replace the original picture file. 30 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 35
Select Touch up, and then select Crop. 6 For this step, you must use the mouse and keyboard. Select the arrows under the picture to move the picture revert to the original picture. 8 Select Yes to save changes and replace the original picture file if you selected Save in the previous step. Or - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 36
or press the i (More information) button on the remote control, and then select Picture Details. Select Print, and then select Print again. 5 Follow any onscreen instructions. 32 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 37
drive and you use LightScribe media discs. Refer to the other documentation that came with your PC disc by using the numeric keys on the keyboard or the remote control, and then select OK. Use name of your disc. 9 After you disc to complete your recording. Media Center displays a message when your disc - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 38
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. In My Videos you can: ■ Play videos that are stored anywhere on your hard disk drive. ■ Create a CD or DVD of your video files. ■ View your videos in full- screen mode. Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. 5 To exit full- - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 40
with your PC for more information about capturing and recording video files from an analog video camera. Recording a digital video file Refer to the Getting Started Guide for more information about recording video files from a digital video camera. 36 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 41
, and then select OK. 4 Select Create CD/DVD. 5 Select the Untitled area, enter the name of your disc by using the numeric keys on the remote control or the keyboard, and then select OK. Use the Clear button on the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard to delete letters. 6 Select - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 42
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is already in the drive, select Play DVD from the Start menu. The DVD movie begins playing in full-screen mode. 3 If a DVD menu appears, use the remote control or the DVD title, chapter title, genre, parental rating, length, and current position, press the i (More information) button on the remote control - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 44
DVD Language. 5 Use the arrow buttons on Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Select Configuration, and then select your speaker and sound options. Select your speaker output and your channel mode, if applicable. Select Save. 6 Select OK. 40 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 45
and captions you added to your movie and save your movie to your PC hard disk drive, CD, or DVD. 7 Burn to disc: You can burn a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD only from the desktop muvee autoProducer version. The following sections contain detailed instructions. Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 46
as video capture and disc recording. See "Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop" on page 43. Use your remote control from within Media Center to personalize your video files. See "Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center" on page 51. 42 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 47
Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop Getting started on the desktop To open muvee autoProducer (select Adding an opening title and closing credits" on page 49. "Making the movie" on page 49. Save muvee Burn to Disc Open the Save muvee window to save the finished movie on your PC hard disk drive - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 48
hard disk drive by using muvee autoProducer either: ■ Live (known as camera mode) using a compatible DV camcorder. See "Capturing live video from a DV camcorder" on page 44. Or Captured video files are automatically added to your movie project. To remove Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 49
most interested in using in your movie project. To capture camcorder (copy) recorded video to your hard disk drive: 1 Connect your DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 50
magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. ■ Click the manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. ■ Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion. The arrow in the frames shows the direction of motion. 46 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 51
Adding music To add music files to your movie production soundtrack on the desktop: 1 Select the Add Music button in the music area. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders, as required. 3 Select existing music files on your hard disk drive to remove a music For example, using the Cinema - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 52
audio playback volume to the same level. ■ Move the slider bar to adjust the sound mix level of the music and original soundtrack. 5 Click OK when you are finished adjusting the settings for your movie project. Or Click Cancel to not change any settings. 48 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 53
at the end of your movie in the Enter your credits here box. c Click the Use font button to select the font, style, size, color, and effects from the Font window the muvee Title and Credits window. Making the movie After you have added at least one video or picture file to your movie project, you - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 54
. 6 Select the type of disc you want to burn: DVD, VCD, or SVCD. 7 Click Burn Now to begin burning your movie to disc. To save the current settings for future, click Burn Later. 8 Click OK when the recording is complete. Close the muvee Burner window. 50 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 55
video, and follow the onscreen instructions: Button Select Video Select Pictures Browse music folders and add existing audio files to your video production soundtrack from a digital video camcorder or burn a disc, see "Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop" on page 43. See "Selecting videos" - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 56
. 4 Adjust the order of the pictures by selecting and then using the Move Up and Move Down buttons. Select the Delete button to remove a picture from the production. 5 Click Next to confirm your picture selection and proceed to the next step. 52 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 57
browse through folders on your PC for music files to use in your movie production. 2 Select a folder with music in it, using the arrow buttons on of the music clips by selecting and then using the Move Up and Move Down buttons. Select the Delete button to remove a music clip from the production. 5 - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 58
and video production settings for your movie: 1 Select the Settings button. 2 Select Audio to adjust the sound mix level of the music and original soundtrack and check music clip preferences Next to confirm your settings and proceed to the next step. 54 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 59
a file type. b Type the movie file name using your remote control or your keyboard. ■ Manual to allow you to set the duration of the hard disk drive. The movie is saved on your hard disk drive. To create a CD or DVD disc in muvee autoProducer unPlugged, copy the saved file using the Windows desktop - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 60
autoProducer You can purchase an upgraded version of muvee autoProducer with the following enhancements: ■ MPEG-4 and DivX video format support. ■ TIFF audio format support. ■ Ability to include up to 75 video and audio clips in your movie production. 56 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 61
library from the hard disk drive 18 Away mode enabling 6 power setting 2 using 6 B buttons remote control 14 C camcorder capture 44 CDs creating a music CD in My Music 24 playing in My Music 21 D desktop switching from Media Center 4 DV camcorder capture 44 DVD movies changing audio settings 40 - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 62
memory card reader 25 music library adding CD tracks 19 creating 18 muvee autoProducer adding a title and credits 43 adding music 43 adding pictures 43, 46 adding still image files 52 adding video 43, 45 adjusting audio 37 O Optimization setting 2, 11 58 Media Center Software Guide - HP Pavilion PC - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 63
29 Start menu Media Center 3 V video capture live 44 recorded video 44 video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 43 video movies recording movie to disc 50 sorting 36, 37 W Windows Media Player setting as default player 20 types of files 20 Index 59 - HP A1210n | HP Pavilion PC Media Center Software Guide - Page 64
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